Weekly Update (1/19- 1/23)
- Mr. Myles Moore
- 20 hours ago
- 7 min read
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
Everyone, please give it up for Jacob Ballinger for his performance at All State!
Also give it up for the Wildcat Winterguard's first performance of the season at Premiers!
It was a busy weekend, but so many great things happened! I'm so proud of everyone!
By the way, your Originals for Solo and Ensemble were due to be turned in to me LAST WEEK. Please give me your originals ASAP this week!
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No School!
Tuesday, there is a Symphonic Band Rehearsal from 3pm to 5pm. This time is different from normal because... there is also a Basketball Pep Band Game (5pm Call Time). This is our last Basketball Pep Band appearance. Our Slice the Price Fundraiser also kicks off today!
Wednesday, there is Winterguard Practice from 3pm to 5pm.
Thursday, there is Wind Ensemble Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm.
Friday, there is Jazz Ensemble rehearsal from 1:40pm to 4pm.
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | No School |
Tuesday | Men of Ohio and Chanteys |
Wednesday | Wound Up w/ Mr. Moore (we should be able to play most of the music), Spiraling Floor Time |
Thursday | Spiraling w/ Mr. Moore (we should be able to play top down), Wound Up Floor Time |
Friday | Play Tests |
Definitions
IPT= Individual Practice Time- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on learning their music, prioritizing the section of music Mr. Moore will work that week FIRST, the section of music being tested next SECOND, and whatever the player knows they are struggling with THIRD. (IPT can be used freely for Percussion Ensemble music OR Concert music, but NOT Jazz Band music).
Floor Time- Percussionists are expected to work out rhythms with their drum sticks while sitting in a Drum Circle on the Floor. Care must be taken to ensure accuracy of rhythm AND that all players are playing (and moving their body) together at the same time.
CMS= Concert Music Sectionals- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on their Concert Music specifically. Sectionals may be self- led or be led by Mr. Moore or a member of leadership. If a percussionist isn't being worked with directly, they should be productive in working through another piece of Concert Music OR their Percussion Ensemble Music.
Countdowns ⏳
January/ February at- a- glance 🔎
Events:
Slice the Price Fundraiser Begins! – January 20th- February 13rd
Band Booster Meeting– February 9th- 6:30pm
HS Travels to Support BCMS– March 6th- Call Time TBA
Rehearsals:
Symphonic Band Rehearsal – January 20th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – January 21st- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – January 22nd- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal – January 23rd- 1:40pm- 4:00pm
Winterguard Practice – January 26th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
NFHB Rehearsal – January 27th- 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Winterguard Practice – January 28th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
NFHB Rehearsal – January 29th- 1:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 2nd- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 4th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – February 5th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal – February 6th- 1:40pm- 4:00pm
Concert Band Camp – February 7th- 10:00am- 3:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 9th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Dress Rehearsal – February 10th- 1:40pm- 4:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 11th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 13th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 18th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – February 19th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 20th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 23rd- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Symphonic Band Rehearsal– February 23rd- 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 25th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – February 26th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 27th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Performances:
Basketball Pep Band – January 20th- 5:00pm Call Time
NFHB Concert – January 30th- 7:00pm
Solo & Ensemble/ Jazz Pre MPA Concert – February 3rd- 4:00pm Call Time
JAZZ MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT– February 12th- Call Time TBA
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT– February 12th- Call Time TBA
Winterguard: Flagler Palm Coast HS– February 14th
UNF WIND BAND WORKSHOP (Wind Ensemble)– February 17th- Call Time TBA
Winterguard: Plant City HS – February 21st
BCHS/ BCMS Pre MPA Concert (Wind Ensemble & Symphonic)– February 24th- 4:00pm Call Time
Winterguard: Ridgeview HS – February 28th
CONCERT MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT– March 7th- Call Time TBA
Upcoming Play Test Calendar 📆
Heads Up:
All Tests are Pass/Fail. Binder Checks are 100pts, Scales Tests are 150pts, Play Tests are 200pts.
Tests happen on Mondays and Fridays.
Binder Checks may not be made up.
Play tests on MPA music may be made up until the next after-school rehearsal for that band. Percussionists may make up play tests until the next play test on the same weekday (e.g., a Friday test can be made up until the next Friday play test).
Scale Tests can be made up until the end of the Quarter.
Captains can no longer do make ups. All Make Ups go to Mr. Moore. Request a time to make up something by EMAILING HIM. Please only do a Make Up when you are prepared to pass.
Monday, January 19th (Whoops! Everyone will do these Friday 1/23 in addition to the tests scheduled that day)
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Concert C Minor and C Major Scales (2 Octaves where Applicable) [w/ Jacob B], Chanteys meas 137- 172 w/ Metronome 120bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [Picc, Fl, Ob, Cls, ASx, Tpts AND BCl, Bsn, Tba w/ Mr. Moore; TSx, Hrn, Tbn, Bar w/ Jacob B]
4th Period Symphonic- As Twilight Falls meas 1-27 Metronome 138bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [WW's with Mr. Moore, BR with Jacob B]
6th Period Percussion- Spiraling Light meas 113- END w/ Metronome *various* bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) [w/Mr. Moore]; All Wound Up meas (TBA) w/ Metronome 160bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) [w/Mr. Moore]
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Stompin' at the Savoy, 1- 48 w/ Metronome- Notes, Rhythms, Style (Articulation), Consistency of Groove (Drumset expected to listen to recordings/ utilize Drum School App and construct a logical drum groove instead of directly interpreting sheet music)-- (Saxophones w/ James, Trumpets w/ Madison, Trombones w/ Jacob B., Rhythm w/ Mr. Moore)
Friday, January 23rd
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Ammerland meas 31- END w/ Metronome 72bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) (TSx, Tpt, Hrn, Euph w/ Mr. Moore; Fl, Ob, Cl1 w/ Mr. Moore; All Others w/ Jacob B)
4th Period Symphonic- For Liberty We Stand meas 58-END Metronome 128bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [BR's with Mr. Moore, WW with Jacob B]
6th Period Percussion- Spiraling Light meas 1- 113 w/ Metronome 132bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) [w/Mr. Moore]; All Wound Up meas 1- 47 w/ Metronome 160bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) [w/Mr. Moore]
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Monday, January 26th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Concert G Minor and G Major Scales (2 Octaves where Applicable), Chanteys meas 137- 172 w/ Metronome 120bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [Picc, Fl, Ob, Cls, ASx, Tpts AND BCl, Bsn, Tba w/ Mr. Moore; TSx, Hrn, Tbn, Bar w/ Jacob B]
4th Period Symphonic- Chester Variations meas 61-102 Metronome 138bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [WW's with Mr. Moore, BR with Jacob B]
6th Period Percussion- Chanteys meas 137- END w/ Metronome 120bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [w/ Mr. Moore]; Chester Variations Rhythm Rap Metronome 138bpm (Rhythmic Accuracy) [w/ Mr. Moore]; Chester Variations meas 20-END Metronome 138bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [WW's with Mr. Moore, BR with Jacob B]
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Along Came Betty 22- 37 AND 90- END w/ Metronome- Notes, Rhythms, Style (Articulation), Consistency of Groove (Drumset expected to listen to recordings/ utilize Drum School App and construct a logical drum groove instead of directly interpreting sheet music)-- (Saxophones w/ James, Trumpets w/ Madison, Trombones AND Rhythm w/ Mr. Moore)
Things to Note 🎵:
Concert Band Camp
Concert Band Camp will be on February 7th from 10am to 3pm.
We have the following clinicians so far:
Full Band: Kelly Dorsey
Flutes: Caroline Nikas
Clarinets/ Saxophones/ Double Reeds: Mark Stevens
Trumpets: TBA
Horns: Nicholas Lowther
Low Brass: Spencer Oyster
Tubas: Sean Clancy
Percussion: CeCe Snyder
Solo and Ensemble MPA
Check this out!!
You can sign up for lessons with Mr. Moore in 15 minute time slots HERE.
These lessons are just with Mr. Moore so you can get some feedback and direction forward with your Solo and Ensemble. Please only sign up for a lesson if you are participating in Solo and Ensemble MPA. Everyone participating in Solo and Ensemble MPA should sign up for at least one slot with me.
For those who need Accompanists, I am working on getting Lesson Slots with them soon, so hold tight. Note that when these lessons happen, it will strictly be for making sure you and your accompanist know how to move together in the music, so you need to be able to play it top down. These lessons will likely occur next week or the week after.
Weekly Update Quizzes
New! Each Week there will be a Weekly Update Quiz due by 11:59pm on the Monday of that Week for a grade. They are only 10 questions and can be easily answered by reading the weekly update carefully. You only get ONE attempt and it cannot be made up, so make it count!
FSU Summer Music Camps
TWO Days until registration starts for FSU Summer Music Camps!
The boosters will be offering a scholarship of $150 towards your cost of any summer music camp for one high school student and $100 for one middle school student.
You must submit an application to apply for this scholarship and you must show proof that you are registered to attend a camp when applying.
EOY DISNEY TRIP 3/14-3/15
This is a reminder to make your payments for the trip! All payments are due by 2/2/26.
(As a reminder, these are due by 11:59pm on Mondays).
Birthday Announcements! 🎂
By the way, I base birthday announcements on what I can see on the Band App, so if you would like to be recognized for your birthday on the weekly announcements, please make sure your Birthday is set to PUBLIC on the Band App. To do this: Go to our Band App> Settings (Cog on Top Right)> Set Profile> Show My Birthday> Anyone)
According to Band App, there are no birthdays this week... 😔
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!